With runners on second and third with one out in the top of the fifth with his team down 3-1, Denard Span was in the mindset of tying the game for his team. Span requested time from home plate umpire Jim Reynolds, but it was not granted. Lee continued with his wind-up and fired an inside fastball that nearly hit Span.

Span was upset that Lee threw inside, as he could clearly be seen saying “c’mon man” after the pitch. Lee shrugged it off and threw a low fastball for ball two before Span slapped an RBI ground out to the right side to cut the Phillies’ lead to 3-2. As he jogged off the field, it appears Lee said something to Span, which caused Span to stop dead in his tracks and turn back towards Lee. The two exchanged barbs and the dugouts and bullpens emptied. No punches were thrown and the situation was deescalated. Amid the crowd, Lee seemed bemused by the whole situation.